The Football Association have had to provide assurances to UEFA that they will install a new £500,000 pitch for Euro 2020.

Problems with the playing surface after the national stadium hosted an Anthony Joshua fight and three American football games in the space of just five weeks — in addition to Tottenham’s current residency — sparked serious concern at European football’s governing body when Wembley will host seven games in the summer of 2020, including both semi-finals and the final.

Crunch meetings between UEFA and the FA followed Tottenham’s more recent Champions League encounters, with Wembley chiefs delivering a promise that their ground staff will have it perfect for the tournament.

Wembley pitch was in a poor condition after Anthony Joshua's fight with Alexander Povetkin

The Wembley pitch ahead of NFL match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles